CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography
Birding in British Columbia, Canada
Managed some time for a walk in the latter part of the afternoon and headed out to Reifel. A Red-necked Phalarope had been reported there the other day. After making my way out to the west field,
… it did not take too long before I located a Phalarope in with some Dowitchers.
This group of shorebirds was in fairly close to the dyke providing good viewing.
Then much to my delight a second one also appeared.
The Red-necked Phalarope are always a favourite of mine to see and photograph.
Another Sunday afternoon at Reifel. The juvenile American Coot from last week was still present today. Only this time,
… it was less wary of people and allowed for a closer shot. A couple of weeks ago it was some juvenile Wilson’s Phalarope that made an early appearance.
This afternoon it was the first Red-necked Phalarope. Along with the Dowitchers and Yelllowlegs, there was also five Pectoral Sandpipers. On my way back along the east dyke trail,
… there was this lone juvenile Brown-headed Cowbird. And the bonus bird of the day at the foot of the trail,
… was this Merlin. It had just finished eating and was being harassed by the song birds in the area.
It was back to Boundary Bay this afternoon to continue trying for some of the rarities that have been seen of late. The tide was way out as I started west from 104 St. and not a single shore bird in close by the time I reached the pilings. Usually there is something lurking in there at this time of year. As I continued west there was lone shore bird moving about in a shallow tidal pool.
All on its own was this Red-necked Phalarope.
The Red-necked Phalarope seemed quite content scurrying around foraging for food. On reaching the area in front of the mansion the Ruff was present with the Yellowlegs, so there was hope for a better shot of it. At least until a Peregrine Falcon came in scattering everything. When the Yellowlegs returned the Ruff was no longer amongst them.
There were more Pectoral Sandpiper here today.
More often than not, they are quite willing to cooperate,
… and are not adverse to striking nice poses for you.
This one provided the action shot catching quite a large worm. Of course while watching the Pectoral Sandpiper I was hoping the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper seen the other day might make an appearance. No such luck, but there is always next time.